Preventable wheat smuts threaten U S wheat yields
United States Department of Agriculture outlines how two common wheat smuts cause heavy losses. It details prevention methods for bunt or covered smut with formalin seed treatment and for loose smut with the Jensen hot water method, plus rotation in severe cases to curb residual spores.
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United States Department of Agriculture
North America
Australia
Department of Agriculture
United States
Jensen
Damp Chicken Houses Help With Wet Season
The article advises on drying damp poultry houses caused by continual rain. It recommends placing about five pounds of calcium chloride in each house, covered to prevent waste, as the chemical absorbs moisture. It can be dried and reused if it becomes moist, costing about ten cents per pound.
Signs of Tuberculosis in Cattle Raise Test Call
A cow that remains thin despite good feed and exhibits a cough is suspected of tuberculosis. A veterinarian should conduct a tuberculin test to confirm infection.
Do Not Let Weeds Ripen In The Garden
Public gardening advisory warns against allowing any weeds to seed. A single mature weed can produce enough seed to infest a large portion of the garden, threatening crops and ornamental plants.
Breeding Counts Little Acton Well Bred and Fed
The note asserts Acton will not yield large profit as she is well bred. It emphasizes she must be well fed and bandied to maintain value and future breeding viability.
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Acton
Determine Value of Cow By Milk Flow and Butterfat Tests
To determine cow value measure milk flow and test butterfat. A cow producing 40 pounds of 3 percent milk and one producing 20 pounds of 6 percent milk yield equal butter.
Egg Production and Culling Practices for Hens
The guide explains infertile eggs result from hens with no cocks and that removing the male bird does not affect egg count. It also notes hens peak in profit during their first two years, advising disposal at the end of the second laying season unless the hen is an exceptional breeder, before molt begins.
Immature Corn Should Stand for Proper Silage
Short immature corn should be left to stand until nearly dry before ensiling. Leaves should be nearly dry and stalks well filled with sap. Harvesting too green can lead to sour silage.
Prevent Poultry Disease through Cleanliness and Vigilance
The notice urges strict cleanliness and disinfection to prevent disease in poultry plants. It emphasizes ongoing vigilance and proper sanitation practices to protect poultry health and industry stability.
Cracked Corn Beats Whole for Chick Feed
Farmers report cracked corn as a superior feed for chicks, citing quicker digestion and better growth. Observers note the method improves weight gain and overall health in young poultry compared with whole corn.
Paris fashions revive long tunic and postilion hat
Paris dressmakers revive the long tunic with underdress creating a double skirt look. Callot and Redfern show lace tunics with silver bead embellishments as duchess de Arion wears black charmeuse underdress and yellow lace tunic. The season’s standout is the Postilion hat in black silk beaver with dramatic crown, destined to be a fall winter favorite.
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Redfern
Biarritz
Duchess de Arion
Spain
Duquesa
Lewis
Warrow
Link-Button Idea in Autumn Frocks
The article describes autumn fashion featuring big ivory buttons on cloth one-piece frocks. The link-button idea uses two large buttons joined by silk or cord, thrust through buttonholes in a standing collar and sleeves open at the wrist for striking results.
New Garment Has Charm For Underwear Blouses
A practical sewing guide describes a sleeveless underwaist with a V neck and scalloped lace edges. It uses white silk muslin lace and cotton, features a kimono style waist, front lace trim, buttonhole stitching, eyelets, and optional tiny snaps, finishing with a rubber band hem.
Young Miss Coat Styles Highlight Flare and Belted Looks
The article outlines youthful box coats for misses with flare backs and short jaunty fronts. Russian styles gain favor for the young, some fasten at the side others up front. Belts appear at various placements, while high collars, regulation sleeves, and fur or velvet cuffs finish coats. Skirts feature gored circular and plaited designs.
Grenadine Reappears in Gowns with Taf Feta Tie
Grenadine, once a favorite for afternoon and evening gowns, is being revived and paired with taf feta, an arrangement described as unusually attractive to fashion observers.
The South Russians Compared To Central Districts In Russia
A National Geographic Society bulletin contrasts South Russians with Central Russians, likening the north south contrast to Prussia Bavaria. It describes South Russians as lively, well nourished, cleaner, more ornamented, more worldly minded, and quarrelsome yet patriotic, with a robust yet clannish temperament.
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Little
Russia
National Geographic Society
Germany
Lfe
Central
South
Silver Mine Unearthed Beneath Oakland Bureau Site
Chief Engineer J D McTighe discovered a silver vein over a mile long and seventy feet deep under Forbes and Craig streets in Oakland. About a million dollars worth of pyrites of silver ore was found while surveying for the Bureau of Mines building boiler room. Italian workers spotted white objects resembling diamonds among slate rocks, triggering the find.
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City
United States Bureau of Mines
Forbes
Craig Streets
Oakland
J. D. McTighe
McTighe
Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Philadelphia Record
Revenge and a Sign Off in Boston Trap Script
In a brisk exchange a man asks for a "Back In 4 Few Minutes" sign to post on his door before vacation. He plans to answer a looming call from a relentless bill collector, detailing a humorous moment from the Boston Trap script.
Called His Bluff In A Bluffing Exchange
A Hartford Courant snippet notes a sharp four-flushing exchange where one man calls another a Mar and declares a challenge. The responder counters by weighing the figures and maintaining the bluff, illustrating a witty, tense verbal duel.
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Hartford Courant
Goldie Locks Jumped From Bed Not Window
Marian rewrites the tale of Goldie Locks to have the character jump away from the three bears. Her mother corrects the printed text while explaining the book says she jumped out of bed.
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Goldie Locks
Marian
Mamma
Man of Resource Seeks Counterfeit Money Source
A man with a suitcase asks where to buy counterfeit money. He insists he is against tipping evil and wants to avoid waiters, aiming to go through formalities without discomfort.
Professor Removed Ribbon and Buckles from Hat
A professor of magic removes thirty yards of ribbon fourteen plumes and seven buckles from a hat. The feminine party comments there is enough material to trim it nicely.
Alt Text Fragments From Aged Page Read Like Jumble
A fragmentary historical clipping hints at social norms and behavior, mentioning good conduct and trouble in a quizzical, non-specific way. Names, places, or dates do not clearly appear, leaving the reader with a curious, incomplete vignette.
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Paris
Boston Globe
Cretonne Toque
Young Miss
Busiess
Tete Sool Book
Er Can
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